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🏡 Texas Just Made Housing More Affordable—Here’s How!

Thinking of buying a home—or trying to stay in one you already own? You're not alone. Housing affordability continues to be one of the hottest topics across the Lone Star State, and Texas just took...

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By Cyndi Bell

07-26-2025 02:39:30 CST

🏫 From Neighborhood Schools to Community Assets

How Leander ISD Navigates Declining Enrollment While Preserving Community Trust

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By Cyndi Bell

07-26-2025 02:20:26 CST

For Sale: 703 Ivy Court

Check out this Realty Texas property listed by Cyndi Bell at 703 Ivy Court in Round Rock. Great 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in a quiet cul-de-sac near St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, major employers, and...

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By Cyndi Bell

07-21-2025 04:16:22 CST

Sold: 321 Bella Luna Way

Check out this Realty Texas property listed by Cyndi Bell at 321 Bella Luna Way in Liberty Hill. Move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the award-winning Santa Rita Ranch community (Liberty Hill ISD). This single-story...

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By Cyndi Bell

07-20-2025 07:33:06 CST

Texas Property Tax Relief & Housing Affordability: What Homeowners Need to Know

In recent years, housing affordability in Texas has become a hot topic—and for good reason. As home prices and property taxes rise, many Texans are feeling the pinch.

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By Cyndi Bell

07-16-2025 09:35:53 CST

🎤 You Get a Firecracker! AND YOU Get a Firecracker! 🎆

It’s time to celebrate Independence Day the Central Texas way — with big skies, booming fireworks, and hometown pride! Just like Oprah handing out gifts, we’re handing out your go-to list of the biggest and...

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By Cyndi Bell

06-30-2025 08:40:18 CST

🏡 Is Williamson County’s Housing Market Crashing? Let’s Look at the Data

Skip the gloom and doom -- get knowledge. There's no shortage of headlines these days warning about a real estate crash—but what does the data actually say? If you're buying, selling, or simply keeping an...

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By Cyndi Bell

06-30-2025 06:19:40 CST

🏡 Leander ISD Boosts Targeted Pay in 2025–26 🏡

As Cedar Park and Northwest Austin continue to expand, local schools face rising pressures: budget constraints, cost-of-living impacts, and the need to remain competitive. Recently, Leander ISD’s Board of Trustees approved a strategic compensation plan...

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By Cyndi Bell

06-25-2025 09:47:22 CST

For Sale: 17708 Maritime Point Drive 301

Check out this Realty Texas property listed by Cyndi Bell at 17708 Maritime Point Drive 301 in Jonestown. Soak in stunning panoramic views of Lake Travis and the Hill Country from this top-floor corner unit...

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By Cyndi Bell

06-24-2025 07:29:47 CST

Beyond Friday Night Lights: Why Non-UIL Sports Deserve a Voice

Many Texas student-athletes are left out of UIL support. Discover why backing non-UIL sports like lacrosse matters—and how you can help change the game.

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By Cyndi Bell

06-11-2025 09:09:38 CST

New Cedar Park Library – A Win for the Community and Real Estate

New Cedar Park Library – A Win for the Community and Real Estate. Cedar Park, Texas, has recently unveiled its new public library, a state-of-the-art facility that serves as a vibrant hub for learning, creativity,...

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By Cyndi Bell

04-01-2025 05:16:03 CST

Are you considering Buying or Selling in Austin, Texas?

Are you considering Buying or Selling in Austin...Read this first.

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By Cyndi Bell

01-06-2025 10:37:27 CST

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